The Lewis and Clark Library’s main branch in downtown Helena reopened at noon Tuesday following weekend flash flooding. According to a release from the library, heavy rains drenched the southeast side of the library at the children’s area, and the Service Master, who was in the building for regular cleaning at the time of the … Read more
HELENA – Helena businesses are banning together to begin cleaning up after weekend flash floods devastated the area Sunday. A fast-moving storm sent a torrent of water down North Last Chance Gulch and other area streets, causing damage throughout the downtown area. Businesses reported water damage, and the storm took out trees, leaving mud and … Read more
GREAT FALLS – Few details are being released about an officer involved shooting overnight in Great Falls. The Great Falls Police Department said in a news release Tuesday, July 5, that deputies responded to a disturbance on 8th Avenue South where shots were reportedly fired during the incident, which the Montana Criminal Division will be … Read more
Businesses along Beartooh Highway returned after historic flooding. Now three weeks after the flooding shops were showing signs of life over the holiday weekend. The northeast entrance to Yellowstone is still closed, and the Beartooth highway remains shutdown south of Red Lodge to the ski area. -0-
Helena was hit by a destructive storm system Sunday evening that downed trees and caused significant flooding in the downtown area. Pictures and video provided by a local resident showed water rushing down Last Chance Gulch up to the top of wheel wells on cars as people held doors shut tight on businesses to limit … Read more
HELENA – The Montana Supreme Court has ruled the Board of Regents, not the State Legislature, has the sole right to set policy regarding the possession of firearms on the Montana University System property. House Bill 102, passed by the Montana Legislature and signed by Gov. Greg Gianforte last year, made a number of changes … Read more
HELENA – Debris burning will close beginning Thursday, June 30 in Lewis and Clark County. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, who also serves as fire warden, made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. The closure does not impact recreational fires at this time. However, Dutton urges people to be aware of their surroundings and have … Read more
Helena seniors are getting some help putting food on their table, as grocery prices continue to skyrocket. Helena Food Share uses the USDA-funded program that allows seniors to get coupons for Farmer Market produce. The coupons are usable at the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Capitol Farmers Market, and East Helena Farmer’s Market. To receive the … Read more
HELENA – The Montana Department of Corrections promised Tuesday to pay back the Inmate Welfare Fund after a June audit uncovered at least $98,000 in questionable purchases made by the department and its facilities over a three-year period. For the most part, money for the Inmate Welfare Fund is generated by incarcerated people through phone … Read more
Firefighters fully contained a wildfire that burned approximately 3 acres Monday evening northwest of Helena. The fire was reported along Three Mile Road yesterday afternoon near Birdseye Road, and officials said it was 100% contained in about three hours. Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton said two homes along Murray Drive were evacuated, but … Read more